Climate in Tunis — Annual Weather Overview
Tunis has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 36.6°C) and the coolest is January (16.2°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.4°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall is modest at around 377mm, with May the wettest month (57.2mm) and July the driest (2.2mm). Average daily sunshine is 10.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 22.4°C, 163mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 34.9°C, 33mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 27.1°C, 99mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 17.6°C, 83mm rain.
Tunis — Monthly Temperatures
Tunis — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Tunis stays reasonable all year.
Tunis weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2°C | 7.5°C | 20.3mm | 8.2h | 4 | 10/10 |
| February | 18.4°C | 8.2°C | 18.2mm | 9.3h | 3 | 10/10 |
| March | 18.9°C | 9.4°C | 52.1mm | 9.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.9°C | 11.6°C | 53.7mm | 10.3h | 7 | 10/10 |
| May | 26.4°C | 15.5°C | 57.2mm | 11.5h | 7 | 10/10 |
| June | 32.4°C | 19.7°C | 26.0mm | 12.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| July | 36.6°C | 22.6°C | 2.2mm | 13.1h | 0 | 8/10 |
| August | 35.7°C | 22.9°C | 4.5mm | 12.7h | 1 | 8/10 |
| September | 32.0°C | 21.3°C | 36.1mm | 10.8h | 4 | 10/10 |
| October | 27.1°C | 16.5°C | 31.0mm | 9.6h | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 22.2°C | 12.8°C | 31.8mm | 8.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| December | 18.3°C | 9.6°C | 44.2mm | 8.0h | 7 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Tunis have?
Tunis has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Average highs range from 16.2°C in January to 36.6°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Tunis?
July is the hottest month in Tunis, with average highs of 36.6°C and lows of 22.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Tunis?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16.2°C and lows of 7.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Tunis?
May is the wettest month, averaging 57.2mm of rainfall over around 7 rainy days.
How much rain does Tunis get per year?
Tunis receives around 377mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (2.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Tunis?
The best time to visit Tunis is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.